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Standing on a field of green turf at a sporting facility in Winnipeg’s south end, Solape Obasa keeps her eye on the football, waiting for the moment she can catch it and run. But before the 17-year-old at Winnipeg’s Elmwood High School got the chance to wait, she had to …
Read More »Cyberattack on University of Winnipeg part of growing trend: expert – Winnipeg
As one local institution continues to deal with the impacts of a cyberattack, an expert suggests more proactivity is needed. On Sunday, the University of Winnipeg (UW) discovered it was the victim of a cyberattack, which it said targeted the school’s network. The incident saw classes cancelled on Monday, internet …
Read More »A closer look at the growing diversity of Conservatives under Poilievre
Jamil Jivani, earlier this week, won the right to be the next member of Parliament for the Ontario riding of Durham, succeeding former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole. In doing so he also became the first Black man to hold a seat in the 20-year-old history of the modern Conservative Party …
Read More »Life beyond death: Digging deep into the growing trend of green burials
As people look at different ways to be more environmentally friendly, experts say more people are putting thought into what impact we have on the environment after death. The funeral industry says a green burial is a way people can ensure to have as little impact on the environment as …
Read More »Award-winning robotics club in Montreal is growing and has hopes for a new home – Montreal
Every Saturday afternoon, dozens of young students gather in a room at the Dollard-des-Ormeaux civic centre for a robotics club meeting. Students, ages nine to 19, learn different skills, such as computer programming, carpentry and robot building. It has also helped these kids gain confidence and learn the power of …
Read More »Growing pains as Raptors fend off Rockets 107-104
TORONTO – There’s going to be games when the Toronto Raptors have to learn on the job. Veteran centre Jakob Poeltl is eager to be part of those lessons. Immanuel Quickley led with 25 points as the Raptors held off the Houston Rockets 107-104 on Friday as Toronto welcomed back …
Read More »Growing number of mental health calls to first responders leaves ‘feeling of helplessness’ – Winnipeg
Wellness check and mental health calls in the city are a daily and growing occurrence according to Tom Bilous, a firefighter and president of United Firefighters of Winnipeg. He said the increasing demand is putting strain on first responders. “These are not five-minute calls,” he said. “You are not taping …
Read More »‘It’s here’: COVID subvariant HV.1 growing in Canada. What to know so far – National
A new COVID-19 subvariant called HV.1 is gaining traction across Canada, but whether or not it is more contagious than past variants remains to be seen, according to health experts. HV.1, a subvariant of Omicron, is one of the only lineage groups showing consistent growth in the country, according to …
Read More »Defence chief ‘very concerned’ about readiness against growing threats – National
Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre says Canada “has much work to do” to be able to face a declining security situation around the world. Eyre told Global News’ Mercedes Stephenson at the national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa Saturday that he is “very concerned” about Canada’s readiness, …
Read More »‘Mushrooms are beautiful’: Enthusiasm for mushroom foraging growing in Manitoba – Winnipeg
While many of us are getting ready to hunker down for the winter, Manitoba mushroom foragers continue to scour fields and forests in the final days of the season in the hopes of spotting some edible treasures. Under a canopy of trees or Manitoba’s October sun, Ehor Ruday is on …
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